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Poster Kids: Pass the Poster

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Free

Poster HouseChelsea

Pirate Park Family Adventure Day

Ages: All
Free
Volunteering

Pirate ParkStaten Island

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India Day Parade

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

India day ParadeManhattan

Harlem Week NYC Children’s Festival

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Howard Bennett PlaygroundHarlem

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One Crown Heights

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Magical Storytime with SparkStar!

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Barnes & Noble at Bridgehampton CommonsBridgehampton

Bronx Summer Concert Series

Ages: All
Community
Free

Bronx Park EastBronx

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Endea Owens Community Cookout

Marcus Garvey ParkHarlem

Summer Fun: Roller Skating

Ages: All
Free

Dry Dock ParkLower East Side

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Estate Planning Tools for Family Caregivers

Ages: All
Classes
Community

Peconic Bay Caregivers CenerRiverhead

Summer Finale: Hopalong Andrew the Multicultural Cowpoke

Ages: 12 and under
Free
Music

Great Kills LibraryStaten Island

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Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care Clove RoadNew York City

Movies Under the Stars: The Wild Robot

Ages: All
Film
Free

Cunningham ParkFresh Meadows

Bluey Family Fun

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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Bluey Family Fun (Pre-K – Grade 2 w/ caregiver)

Ages: 3 – 8
Community
Craft & DIY

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Storytime: Ladybugs

Greenbelt Nature CenterStaten Island

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Plant Powered: Batch Cooking Basics to Improve Blood Sugar

Ages: All
Beauty
Classes

Neighborhood Care Fordham Rd, 254 E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458New York City

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Tarts n’ Karts

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

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The Cartographer’s Challenge

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

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The Universal Timekeepers: Reconstructing History Atom by Atom (A Free, In-Person Lecture & Book Signing)

Ages: 13 and up
Books & Readings
Community

East Hampton LibraryEast Hampton

Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s Back To School Giveaway

Tappen ParkStaten Island

Sunrise of Staten Island Farmers Market

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Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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Splash & Paint: A Summer Sea Adventure

Ages: 4 and under
Animals
Craft & DIY

bumblebeesrusBrooklyn

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Senior Appreciation Day

Ages: All
Beauty
Classes

Neighborhood Care AnnadaleNew York City

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Poster Tots: Block by Block

Ages: 3 – 4
Art
Free

Poster HouseChelsea

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Diabetes Wellness Day

Ages: All
Beauty
Classes

Neighborhood Care Fordham RdFordham Heights

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NYC Parks Presents: Kids Fun and Fit Day

Ages: All
Community
Free

Athletic Field in P.O. Serrano PlaygroundBronx

DETOUR After Dark: Gong Bath Sound Healing with Clarisse Khalsa

Ages: All
Art
Free

11 West GalleryRiverhead

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Bridgehampton Art Affair

Ages: All
Art
Festivals

The Corwith HouseBridgehampton

Family Fun Day at Tilden Playground

Ages: All
Community
Free

Tilden PlaygroundBrooklyn

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